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Virgin Unveils Cross-Channel Train Mock-Up Ahead of 2030 Eurostar Rivalry

The group plans to launch rail services from London to the continent in 2030, aiming to compete with Eurostar using design inspiration from its other hospitality arms.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 9 Oct 2026 · updated 4d ago

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1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 9 Oct 2026. The Guardian Business published first, on 9 October at 06:00 UTC.

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  • Before 2027 — the market puts it at 20%, closing 1 Jan 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Virgin Galactic launches its next commercial Delta-class SpaceShip after issuance but before January 1, 2027. Otherwise, it resolves to No. Readers often mistake the linked news story about a train mock-up for the relevant event, but only the space launch counts.

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